Review of Dietary Supplements for Depression

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A review of dietary drug supplements for depression in the May issue of the Journal of Psychosocial Nursing and Mental Health Services finds that of the supplements reviewed (L-methylfolate, S-adenosyl-L-methionine [SAM-e], omega-3 fatty acids, L-tryptophan. and inositol], “only omega-3 fatty acids and SAM-e have sufficient supporting evidence for their efficacy to warrant safe use.”

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Kermit Cole, MFT, founding editor of Mad in America, works in Santa Fe, New Mexico as a couples and family therapist. Inspired by Open Dialogue, he works as part of a team and consults with couples and families that have members identified as patients. His work in residential treatment — largely with severely traumatized and/or "psychotic" clients — led to an appreciation of the power and beauty of systemic philosophy and practice, as the alternative to the prevailing focus on individual pathology. A former film-maker, he has undergraduate and master's degrees in psychology from Harvard University as well as an MFT degree from the Council for Relationships in Philadelphia. Kermit leads workshops and webinars on the role of humor in psychotherapy and other human services. You can reach him at [email protected].

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  1. From anecdotal reports and personal experience, omega-3 fatty acids (fish oil) seem to help many people.

    People tapering off antidepressants are reporting problems with SAM-e: It can be too stimulating, take care if your nervous system is sensitive.

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